Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Marker

National Register of Historic Places # 74000663

Inscription. Entered on the National Register
of Historic Places
June 7, 1974
Federal Building
U.S. Courthouse
Wright Square Postal Station
Savannah, Georgia
Jeremiah O'Rourke
Architect 1899

This Property Significantly Contributes To The Nation's Cultural Heritage
Commemorated June 1976
Gerald R. Ford       Jack Eckerd
President of the    Administrator of
United States         General Services

Erected 1976. (Marker Number 74000663.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1937.

Location. 32° 4.689′ N, 81° 5.572′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on Bull St near W. State St., on the right when traveling south. At Wright Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Savannah's First Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomo-Chi-Chi's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker);

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John Wesley (within shouting distance of this marker); Lutheran Church Of The Ascension (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Square (about 300 feet away); Tondee's Tavern (about 400 feet away); James Moore Wayne, 1790-1867 (about 500 feet away); Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Regarding Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places:
Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (added 1974 - Building - #74000663)
Also known as Post Office Wright Sq., Savannah
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Edbrooke,W.J.
♦ Architectural Style: Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Other
♦ Area of Significance: Architecture
♦ Period of Significance: 1875-1899
♦ Owner: Federal
♦ Historic Function: Government
♦ Historic Sub-function: Courthouse, Government Office, Post Office
♦ Current Function: Government
♦ Current Sub-function: Government

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009

2. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Marker,

Seen at North entrance, at Wright Square, along Bull Street

Office, Post Office

Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009

3. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,275 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.